Subtract 20/8 from 2/60, Solve 2/60

Subtract 20/8 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

2/60 - 20/8 is -37/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
4/120 - 300/120 = 4 - 300/120 = -296/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15

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